2023 Best Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans
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When it comes to choosing a college, veterans have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Most Veteran Friendly for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies for a Doctorate” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies is the 305th most popular major in the country with 1,925 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.
This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies for a Doctorate” ranking analyzed 13 colleges that offered a degree in other theological and ministerial studies. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality other theological and ministerial studies programs as well as strong veteran support.
To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the other theological and ministerial studies program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.
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Most Veteran Friendly for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies for a Doctorate
The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies for a Doctorate”.
Top 13 Best Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans
Out of the 13 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Bethel University Minnesota landed the #1 spot on the list. Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Bethel University Minnesota also made our “Best Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #3.Our most recent data shows that 116 of the 3,814 students enrolled at Bethel University Minnesota were GI Bill® students, of which 72 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,703. To help with additional expenses, 18 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Bethel University Minnesota]](/colleges/bethel-university-minnesota/student-life/veterans/)
Out of the 13 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Dubuque landed the #2 spot on the list. This small school is located in Dubuque, Iowa, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s other theological and ministerial studies degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UD, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 115 of the 2,180 students enrolled at University of Dubuque were GI Bill® students, of which 74 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,817. To help with additional expenses, 30 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
[Read full report on veteran student life at UD]](/colleges/university-of-dubuque/student-life/veterans/)
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Columbia International University. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies for a Doctorate. Columbia International University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at CIU, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 86 of the 2,098 students enrolled at Columbia International University were GI Bill® students, of which 50 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,392. To help with additional expenses, 3 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full CIU Veteran Student Life Report
Out of the 13 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Lipscomb University landed the #4 spot on the list. Lipscomb University is a small school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 3 doctorate’s other theological and ministerial studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Lipscomb not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Lipscomb University supports 4,884 students, and 235 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 184 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,878. To help with additional expenses, 72 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Lipscomb University offers credit for military training for eligible students.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Lipscomb Veteran Student Life Report
Out of the 13 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary landed the #5 spot on the list. Gordon - Conwell Seminary is a small school located in South Hamilton, Massachusetts that handed out 33 doctorate’s other theological and ministerial studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Gordon - Conwell Seminary also took the #4 spot in our “Best Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 6 of the 1,489 students enrolled at Gordon - Conwell Seminary were GI Bill® students, of which 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,506. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary]](/colleges/gordon-conwell-theological-seminary/student-life/veterans/)
Southwestern Assemblies of God University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies for a Doctorate ranking. Southwestern Assemblies of God University is located in Waxahachie, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s other theological and ministerial studies degrees to qualified students.
Southwestern Assemblies of God University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 90 of the 1,985 students enrolled at Southwestern Assemblies of God University were GI Bill® students, of which 65 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,820. To help with additional expenses, 2 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Southwestern Assemblies of God University]](/colleges/southwestern-assemblies-of-god-university/student-life/veterans/)
Denver Seminary did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #7. Denver Seminary is located in Littleton, Colorado and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 doctorate’s other theological and ministerial studies degrees to qualified students.
Denver Seminary also took the #8 spot in our “Best Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 856 students enrolled at Denver Seminary, 3 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,845. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Full Denver Seminary Veteran Student Life Report
Nyack College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies for a Doctorate list. This small school is located in Nyack, New York, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s other theological and ministerial studies degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Nyack, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 2,063 students enrolled at Nyack, 4 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,508. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Nyack]](/colleges/nyack-college/student-life/veterans/)
Fuller Theological Seminary ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies for a Doctorate list. Pasadena, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s other theological and ministerial studies degrees to 62 students in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying other theological & ministerial studies list, Fuller has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Fuller supports 2,277 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $608. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Fuller]](/colleges/fuller-theological-seminary-in-california/student-life/veterans/)
Luther Rice College & Seminary did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #10. Luther Rice College & Seminary is a small school located in Lithonia, Georgia that handed out 8 doctorate’s other theological and ministerial studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Luther Rice not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 693 students enrolled at Luther Rice, 53 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 32 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,146. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Luther Rice does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
Full Luther Rice College & Seminary Veteran Student Life Report
With a ranking of #11, The King’s University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies for a Doctorate list. TKU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Southlake, Texas. It awarded 3 doctorate’s other theological and ministerial studies degrees in 2020-2021.
TKU also took the #12 spot in our “Best Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 666 students enrolled at TKU, 44 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 33 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,516. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
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Clarks Summit University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #12. Clarks Summit University is a private not-for-profit institution located in South Abington Township, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.
CSU also made our “Best Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #6.Among the 768 students enrolled at Clarks Summit University, 18 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 13 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,171. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Clarks Summit University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
Full CSU Veteran Student Life Report
Memphis Theological Seminary came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies for a Doctorate ranking. Memphis Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Memphis, Tennessee. It awarded 19 doctorate’s other theological and ministerial studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Memphis Theological Seminary also took the #11 spot in our “Best Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 183 students enrolled at Memphis Theological Seminary, 2 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,940. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
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Notes and References
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Veteran-specific data can be found at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
Read more about our data sources and methodologies
- *Avg Salary and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top schools only.
- **GI Bill® student total includes all chapters of the GI Bill® program (e.g., Post-9/11, Montgomery GI Bill, Reserve Education Assistance Program, and Veteran Readiness and Employment)
- Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.
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